When you post, upload, or share content on our platform, you retain ownership of that content. However, to provide our services, you grant us a license to use your content in specific ways. This license allows us to store, display, and distribute your content to other users as you've directed through your privacy settings. The license also permits us to create backups, provide content to users across different devices, and make necessary technical modifications such as reformatting for different screen sizes.

This license is non-exclusive, meaning you can grant similar licenses to other platforms or services. It's also revocable, meaning that when you delete content, we will remove it from public view, though we may retain copies for a limited time for technical or legal reasons. The license includes the right to sublicense to third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, but these providers are contractually required to protect your content and use it only as necessary to provide services to us.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that content on our platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Your notice must include specific information, including identification of the copyrighted work, identification of the infringing material, your contact information, and a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized.

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content and notify the user who posted it. The user may then submit a counter-notification if they believe the content was removed in error. We have a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers. We also provide educational resources to help users understand copyright law and fair use principles.

We encourage users to share authentic, original content that adds value to our community. While we don't pre-screen all content, we may remove content that is deliberately misleading, artificially generated without disclosure, or designed to manipulate our recommendation systems. We're particularly focused on addressing deepfakes and other synthetic media that could be used to deceive users.

Users are expected to clearly label edited or manipulated content, especially when such modifications could mislead viewers about the authenticity of events or statements. Professional content creators and brands must disclose sponsored content, partnerships, and other commercial relationships in accordance with applicable advertising laws and our advertising policies.

Our content moderation combines automated systems with human review to identify and address policy violations. Our automated systems use machine learning to detect potentially violating content, which is then prioritized for human review. Human moderators are trained to understand context, cultural nuances, and the intent behind content when making moderation decisions.

We review reported content as quickly as possible, typically within 24 hours for most reports and within one hour for reports involving urgent safety concerns. Our moderation decisions are guided by our community guidelines, legal requirements, and cultural context. We maintain detailed records of our moderation actions for transparency and accountability purposes.

If your content is removed or your account is restricted, you have the right to appeal our decision. Appeals are reviewed by moderators who were not involved in the original decision, and we may consult with subject matter experts for complex cases. We aim to resolve appeals within 7 days, though complex cases may take longer.

During the appeals process, we consider new information you provide, review the original moderation decision, and assess whether our policies were correctly applied. If we determine that content was removed in error, we will restore it and remove any associated account penalties. We also use appeals data to improve our moderation systems and provide additional training to our moderation teams.

We maintain different content standards for different age groups to ensure age-appropriate experiences. Content that may be suitable for adults may not be appropriate for younger users. We use age-gating to restrict access to mature content and provide parents with tools to control their children's experience on our platform.

Content involving minors is subject to particularly strict review. We prohibit any sexual or suggestive content involving minors and remove content that could be used to sexualize, groom, or exploit children. We work closely with law enforcement and child safety organizations to address content that may violate child protection laws.

Commercial content, including advertisements, sponsored posts, and promotional material, must comply with our advertising policies and applicable laws. All commercial content must be clearly labeled as such, and users must disclose any material connections to brands or products they promote.

We prohibit deceptive commercial practices, including fake reviews, undisclosed paid promotions, and misleading claims about products or services. Influencers and content creators must comply with Federal Trade Commission guidelines and similar regulations in other jurisdictions when posting sponsored content or endorsements.